Accounting Clerk

Penske Automotive Group

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job OverviewSummary/ObjectiveThe Accounting Clerk obtains, enters, and maintains financial data and accounting records by performing the following duties in accordance with company policy and procedures.Essential Functions
  • Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions
  • Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts
  • Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records
  • Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger
  • Maintains accounting data and records by making copies and filing documents
  • Maintains accurate accounting data and records by entering data into the applicable computer programs and processing backups
  • Determines management and quality requirements by asking questions and listening
  • Maintains a follow-up system that encourages follow-through with assigned projects
  • Establishes personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devises a strategy to meet those goals
  • Understands the terminology of the business and keeps abreast of technology changes in products
  • Knows and understands the requirements which govern the company's business
  • Understands and follows work rules and procedures
  • Follows lawful directions from supervisors
  • Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
  • Attends company meetings as required
  • Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Maintains a professional appearance and a neat work area in accordance with company policy
  • Other duties as assigned
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EEO StatementThe Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.RequirementsCompetencies
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
  • Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to meet the company's production and quality standards
  • Customer service skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Able to work with a diverse group of people
Work Environment/ Physical Demands
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This position requires a good deal of sitting with some occasional walking or standing.
  • This position requires the ability to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, and grasp.
  • This position involves repetitive motion.
  • This position requires the ability to talk and hear.
Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkStandard Business Hours with the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as requiredRequired Education and ExperienceAssociate degree or equivalent; and six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Education and ExperienceTwo to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceSafety Sensitive PositionNoDealership NameOrange County Management1500 Auto Mall Drive, Santa Ana, California 92705Internal Job IDAccounting Clerk-782501

Penske Automotive Group